Best 10 Holiday Sweet Spiced Nuts Recipes

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The sweet aroma of holiday spiced nuts fills the air as the leaves change color and the temperatures drop. These treats are a hallmark of the season, adding a festive touch to any celebration. Whether you're hosting a holiday party or simply want to enjoy a special treat, there's a sweet spiced nut recipe perfect for you. From classic candied nuts to creative variations with unique flavors, there's something for everyone to enjoy. In this article, we'll provide you with a variety of sweet spiced nut recipes that will make your holiday season merry and bright.

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SWEET & SPICY NUTS



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Hot and spicy with a hint of brown-sugar sweetness, these snacking nuts are simply sensational. You and your guests will not be able to stop munching! The quick-and-easy skillet recipe also makes a great stocking stuffer or last-minute holiday gift from the kitchen. -Patty Lok, Sherman Oaks, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon ground chipotle powder
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup shelled walnuts
1 cup pecan halves
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon water
1-1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
Dash Louisiana-style hot sauce

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the salt and spices; set aside. In a large heavy skillet, melt butter. Add walnuts and pecans; cook over medium heat until nuts are toasted, about 4 minutes., Sprinkle with spice mixture. Add the brown sugar, water, Worcestershire and hot sauce. Cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until sugar is melted. Spread on foil to cool. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 321 calories, Fat 30g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 218mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

SWEET SPICED NUTS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     appetizer

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 large egg white
2/3 cup sugar
Kosher salt
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie or chai spice blend
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 cups assorted mixed nuts
2 dashes Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 275. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Whisk the egg white with 1 tablespoon water in a large bowl until frothy. In a small bowl, combine the sugar, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, the spice blend and cayenne pepper. Toss the nuts in the egg white mixture, then stir in the sugar-spice mixture and Worcestershire sauce.
  • Spoon the nuts onto the prepared baking sheet in small clusters and bake until golden, 30 to 35 minutes. Cool completely, then break into pieces.

HOLIDAY SPICED NUTS



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This is a double batch, 3 cups to serve, 3 cups to gift-away. Buy nuts from bulk bins in market ? they are better priced than nuts on baking aisle.

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 12m

Yield 6 cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups walnut halves
1 cup peeled hazelnuts
1 cup whole unsalted cashews
1 cup whole pecan halves
3 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon ground anise
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon coarse black pepper
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg, eyeball it
1 cup smoked almonds (recommended: Diamond Smokehouse almonds)

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet and cook nuts over moderate heat 7 to 8 minutes until golden and well toasted ¿ your nose will know when they are done. Transfer nuts to a plate and return pan to stove top. Add butter to the pan in small pieces. Melt butter and spice it with anise, cinnamon, pepper and nutmeg. Let butter infuse a minute then pour over nuts. Turn off heat. Add smoked nuts to the skillet and turn to combine evenly with butter.

SPICED NUTS



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A perfect spicy snack for the holidays.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Yield Makes 2 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 large egg white
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 3/4 teaspoons cayenne pepper
2 1/2 cups pecan halves, or assorted nuts, such as cashews, walnuts, or almonds

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Beat egg white until soft and foamy. Combine all remaining ingredients except pecans; whisk into egg white. Stir in pecans until well coated; spread mixture in single layer onto an ungreased baking pan.
  • Bake pecans for 15 minutes, then remove from oven. Using a metal spatula, toss, stir, and separate nuts. Reduce oven to 250 degrees and return nuts to bake until medium brown, about 10 minutes. Remove from oven; toss, and stir again. Place baking pan on wire rack to cool (they will crisp as they cool). Break up any that stick together.

SWEET, SALTY, SPICY PARTY NUTS



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I find this technique much easier than the stovetop pan method. You'll get beautiful, perfectly frosted nuts that are roasted evenly, with no bitter burned spots.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Snacks     Party Mix Recipes

Time 27m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 12

Cooking spray
1 cup untoasted walnut halves
1 cup untoasted pecan halves
1 cup unsalted, dry roasted almonds
1 cup unsalted, dry roasted cashews
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ cup white sugar
¼ cup water
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and lightly coat with cooking spray.
  • Combine walnut halves, pecan halves, almonds, and cashews in a large bowl. Add salt, black pepper, cumin, and cayenne pepper; toss to coat.
  • Heat sugar, water, and butter in a small saucepan over medium heat until the butter is melted. Cook for 1 minute and remove from heat. Slowly pour butter mixture over the bowl of nuts and stir to coat.
  • Transfer nuts to the prepared baking sheet and spread into a single layer.
  • Bake nuts in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Stir nuts until the warm syrup coats every nut. Spread into a single layer, return to the oven, and bake until nuts are sticky and roasted, about 6 minutes. Allow to cool before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 219 calories, Carbohydrate 12.7 g, Cholesterol 1.9 mg, Fat 18.1 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 205.7 mg, Sugar 7.5 g

WARM SPICED NUTS



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I like to set out bowls of spiced nuts when hosting holiday parties. Sometimes I stir in M&M's to make it a sweet and salty snack. -Jill Matson, Zimmerman, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 35m

Yield 3 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup pecan halves
1 cup unblanched almonds
1 cup unsalted dry roasted peanuts
3 tablespoons butter, melted
4-1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the pecans, almonds and peanuts. Combine butter and Worcestershire sauce; pour over nuts and toss to coat., Spread in a single layer in an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 300° until browned, about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally., Transfer warm nuts to a bowl. Combine the chili powder, garlic salt and cayenne; sprinkle over nuts and stir to coat. Serve warm, or allow to cool before storing in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 231 calories, Fat 22g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 123mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

CINNAMON SPICED NUTS RECIPE



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Quick, easy, and delicious holiday spiced nuts with cinnamon, maple syrup, salt, and cayenne. You'll love the addicting blend of sweet and savory, with a hint of spice!

Provided by Jean Choi

Categories     Dessert     Snack

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup raw walnuts
1 cup raw pecan halves
1 cup raw cashews
1/2 cup dried cranberries
3 tbsp maple syrup
1 egg white
1 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp cayenne

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F, and make sure to line a baking sheet with parchment paper - these nuts will stick to the pan without it.
  • Add the nuts and dried cranberries to the parchment-lined baking sheet.
  • In small bowl, stir together maple syrup, egg white, salt, cinnamon, and cayenne.
  • Pour the spice mixture over the nuts, then stir to coat evenly.
  • Spread the nuts into a single layer.
  • Bake for 20 minutes, stirring halfway through.
  • Cool, then enjoy. They will get crunchy and stick together into clusters as they cool.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving (about 1/4 cup), Calories 175 kcal, Carbohydrate 10 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 177 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 5 g, UnsaturatedFat 12 g

SPICED HOLIDAY NUTS



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Categories     Nut     Bake     Cocktail Party     Vegetarian     Pecan     Walnut     Spice     Honey     Christmas Eve     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 1 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon honey
3/4 cup walnut halves
3/4 cup pecan halves

Steps:

  • Line baking sheet with foil. Lightly oil foil. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add ginger, curry powder and cayenne pepper; sauté until fragrant, about 5 seconds. Stir in sugar and honey. Add nuts. Stir until honey mixture is amber in color and nuts are well coated, about 6 minutes.
  • Transfer nut mixture to prepared baking sheet. Working quickly, separate nuts with spoon. Sprinkle with salt. Cool. (Can be made 3 days ahead. Store in airtight container at room temperature.)

SWEET AND SPICY HOLIDAY MIXED NUTS



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Make and share this Sweet and Spicy Holiday Mixed Nuts recipe from Food.com.

Provided by MARIA MAC

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h

Yield 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 large egg whites
2 teaspoons water
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
4 cups salted mixed nuts (roasted, preferably without peanuts)

Steps:

  • Oven 250.
  • Whisk eggs and water until frothy. Stir in nuts. Mix well. Stir in remaining ingredients. Mix well. Spread nuts on lightly buttered cookie sheet. Bake until dry, about 45 minutes. Cool and break into chunks. (Can be made ahead and kept in an airtight container for 3 days.).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 950.2, Fat 73.6, SaturatedFat 11.4, Cholesterol 7.6, Sodium 1090.8, Carbohydrate 61.1, Fiber 12.7, Sugar 31.5, Protein 25.6

SWEET AND SAVORY SPICED NUTS



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Provided by Andrea Albin

Categories     Bake     Thanksgiving     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Cocktail     Pecan     Walnut     Healthy     Cinnamon     Cumin     Paprika     Gourmet

Yield Makes 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
Pinch of ground cloves
1 large egg white
2 cups walnut halves (1/2 pound)
2 cups pecan halves (1/2 pound)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F with rack in middle. Lightly oil a 4-sided sheet pan.
  • Whisk together sugar, spices, and 3/4 teaspoon salt in a small bowl. Whisk egg white in a medium bowl until frothy, then stir in nuts. Add spice mixture and toss to coat.
  • Spread nut mixture in 1 layer in sheet pan. Bake, stirring once or twice, until dry and well toasted, about 20 minutes. Loosen nuts from pan, then cool completely.
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Tips:

  • Choose fresh, high-quality nuts. This will ensure that your spiced nuts have the best flavor and texture.
  • Use a variety of nuts. This will give your spiced nuts a more complex and interesting flavor.
  • Roast the nuts before spicing them. This will help to bring out their natural flavor and make them more crispy.
  • Use a variety of spices. This will give your spiced nuts a unique and delicious flavor.
  • Be careful not to overcook the nuts. If you cook them for too long, they will become dry and hard.
  • Store the spiced nuts in an airtight container. This will help to keep them fresh and flavorful.

Conclusion:

Spiced nuts are a delicious and versatile snack that can be enjoyed on any occasion. They are easy to make and can be customized to your own taste preferences. So next time you are looking for a healthy and satisfying snack, give spiced nuts a try!

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